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Old 06-07-2011 | 01:57 PM
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The 911 has been a daily driver car since it arrived on the automotive scene in the 1960s. It's never too difficult to keep in tune. Today's are even better.
Old 06-07-2011 | 01:58 PM
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Every day. 10K in 7 months.
Old 06-07-2011 | 02:27 PM
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I do not DD drive (my commute is 180 miles daily...yes...180 miles). The mileage is an issue as is the "perception" problem this car would create.

However; I do take mine on long trips. I am driving over 1500 miles round trip to a family reunion over the July 4th weekend.
Old 06-07-2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by billh1963
I do not DD drive (my commute is 180 miles daily...yes...180 miles). .
Wow!

I DD mine. But i only have 10 miles each way. 11,000 miles so far.
Old 06-07-2011 | 03:19 PM
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DD here too
Old 06-07-2011 | 03:33 PM
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Old 06-07-2011 | 03:50 PM
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DD my CPOd 997.1 Cab in Alabama. Put 6k on the odometer since buying it in January, but most of that is visiting Rennlisters on the weekends (10 mile R/T commute to work during the week).

Car has been perfect, though I did get a dead battery after leaving the frunk open in the garage while on a 3 week business trip. Purchased the CTEK charger, and everything is working fine...

Love my 997. Best DD that I have ever owned - it puts a smile on my face daily!

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Old 06-07-2011 | 05:17 PM
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You are not alone. There are lots of us who do it. I DD this one and the 08 I had before it.

See:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...rt-thread.html
Old 06-07-2011 | 05:52 PM
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I DD 2.
45,000 mi in 5 yrs. Not a single problem.
Have a new one now, and will DD it 2
Old 06-07-2011 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rodsky
Wow!

I DD mine. But i only have 10 miles each way. 11,000 miles so far.
It's the sacrifice I make to live on the water.
Old 06-07-2011 | 07:22 PM
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Daily driver. About a 25 mile commute (round trip). Rain/shine/sand.. I've said before on this forum that my Porsche that "got away" was my '96 C4S that I drove about 18K miles in 5 years. What a complete waste. I made up my mind that this is a CAR, drive it. Love every minute in it. Front end is getting sandblasted by our Florida street detritus, a couple of slight curb scuffs, but the only reason I have a CAR is to drive it (I've really convinced myself this time) and I'm really glad I do. It took 57 years to figure it out, but I'm at peace with the decision!!
Old 06-07-2011 | 07:41 PM
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DD Boxster 12 mile commute each way and drive the 997 on weekends.
Old 06-07-2011 | 08:16 PM
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20 mile commute each way daily. The crap has been driven completely out of it.
Old 06-07-2011 | 10:25 PM
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so, not a 997, but DD my 996....10K miles per year...split duty with an SUV (heavy snow, meeting with collegues, etc.)....current commute 120mi. R/T...no issues with stop and go...
Old 06-07-2011 | 11:17 PM
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Just purchased 997.2 for my daily driver this month and already have 1100 miles


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